{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#208: Can Exercise Be Unhealthy? with Cristina Castagnini","description":"Cristina Castagnini, Ph.D., CEDS, is a licensed psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with over two decades of experience. Through her private practice, Freedom to Wellness Counseling, and as host of the Behind The Bite podcast, she helps adults overcome the deep, often overlooked struggles with food, body image, and self-worth. She holds a doctorate in Psychology from the University of Southern California and a Master\u2019s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Blending clinical expertise with her own lived experience in recovery, Dr. Castagnini offers a compassionate and insightful approach that resonates with those ready to break free from diet culture and reclaim their lives. Her work has been featured in USA Today, Yahoo! Business, LA Weekly, and The NYC Journal. We discuss topics including:   The problems with \u201cpraising\u201d our bodies   When you exercise excessively problems can and will develop   Important questions such as \u201cwhat do I hope to achieve\u201d?   Does not exercising affect your mood?   How much time do you exercise? Does it take away from your life?   &amp;nbsp; SHOW NOTES: &amp;nbsp; www.behindthebitepodcast.com www.freedomtowellness.com instagram.com\/Behind_the_bite_podcast &amp;nbsp; ___________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE \u201cMaximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder\u201d.  Your Recovery Resource, Robyn\u2019s new online course for navigating your loved one\u2019s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn\u2019s book \u201cThe Eating Disorder Trap\u201d, please visit the Official &quot;The Eating Disorder Trap&quot; Website. \u201cThe Eating Disorder Trap\u201d is also available for purchase on&amp;nbsp;Amazon. ","author_name":"The Eating Disorder Trap Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.theeatingdisordertrap.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39085105\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39085105"}